Enemies Domestic: John DeDakis on Politics and Trauma

Joining us today on Mysterious Goings On is a returning guest. He’s award-winning novelist, writing coach, and manuscript editor John DeDakis. John is a former editor on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and the author of five mystery-suspense novels.

John is also a former White House correspondent and regularly leads writing workshops at retreats, literary centers, and writers' conferences. He hosts the video podcast One-to-One.

In this engaging conversation, Alex Greenwood welcomes John back to discuss his latest political thriller, Enemies Domestic. The discussion dives deep into the book’s themes of trauma, mental health, and the complexities of political discourse in America. John shares insights into the creation of Lark Chadwick and reflects on the power of fiction in addressing real-world issues. We also explore the challenges of modern journalism and the crucial role of empathy in political discussions.

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